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Before seeing the tremendous debut of Avengers: Endgame (earning over $350 million domestically in ticket sales on opening weekend), many wondered if we were in the endgame for movie theatres. Now some are wondering how it was even possible to take in that much, and where the extra capacity came from. Fun trivia about how…

Losing a beloved pet can be one of the more difficult experiences a person goes through in their lives, but it can be just as hard for the pet to lose their beloved human companion. We are the caretakers of our pets, and caretakers need to create contingency plans for what will happen if they…

The year is 1954. Sir Hugh Beaver still hadn’t found out what he need to know in order to be known as correct beyond dispute after missing a shot at a golden plover: What is the fastest game bird in Europe, the golden plover or the red grouse? After searching for answers in reference books,…

Valentine’s day is right around the corner, and many of us are still struggling to come up with a new great idea to celebrate the event. There is nothing wrong with reusing a great idea, and doing so may even add to a sense of renewal or tradition. Sometimes, a gift is all about trying…

As the holidays wind down, many of us are already starting to look back with fondness at family traveling long distances to see and bond with one another. We may not all look forward to getting on an airplane, or car, or train, but we generally look forward to what’s at the end of that…

Holiday spending: It could be a new record! Why does the holiday spending season start after Thanksgiving, and why is it called Black Friday? Is it because: A. There was a market crash in gold in 1869 that cause financial distress to many. B. There was generally chaos in the streets of Philadelphia in the…

Lotteries have grown in popularity in recent years, as jackpots have grown in size. In October, the multistate Mega Millions jackpot grew to more than $1.5 billion if taken as annuity payments, and the largest jackpot on record won with a single ticket. Lotteries are seen by some as the shortcut to financial security, even…

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